The open source development of Pi has reached a significant milestone, with progress now at 90%. Reports indicate that a public code release is anticipated by September 2025, which many in the community are eagerly awaiting.
This advancement has sparked optimism that external developers will soon gain the capability to review and expand upon various aspects of the system.
Rumors of Coinbase Listing Emerge
Recent discussions on X have highlighted a 2021 Pi Network Hackathon winner from Pi Barter Mall, who hinted that a Coinbase listing might be forthcoming.
This remark ignited fresh conversations among users who have been monitoring the Pi coin for its potential listing on major global exchanges.
Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s CLO, shared an image for Pi Day in March featuring purple pies adorned with the Pi logo. Although it wasn’t an official announcement, it rekindled rumors and discussions across social media.
Analysts believe that a listing on a prominent exchange could enhance Pi Coin’s liquidity and visibility to the public.
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Increasing Developer Access, Core Protocol Remains Restricted
Reports suggest that PiOS, the project’s open-source layer, is now being made accessible to developers, although the core blockchain protocol remains off-limits at this time.
The opening of PiOS has facilitated new hackathons, aimed at enabling applications to function with Pi in everyday transactions.
Community moderators have indicated that the open-source transition may happen before the year’s end, although the Pi Core Team has not confirmed specific timelines.
Long-standing questions regarding code transparency are anticipated to be addressed once more code becomes publicly available.
Binance and Swapfone Updates
Recently circulated screenshots have shown Binance Connect and Binance P2P support appearing within the Pi Wallet’s Help & Support menu.
This has sparked discussions about a potential Binance integration, while users noted challenges that have delayed any listings.
Concerns regarding a lack of clear utility and issues with decentralization have been cited as inhibitors to further progress.
In contrast, Pi Coin has achieved a listing on Swapfone, a US-regulated, mobile-focused exchange, which launched a PI/USDS trading pair in July.
Small Progress Towards Greater Visibility
The Swapfone listing has been referred to by some community members as Pi’s significant entry into the US trading landscape. While small in scale compared to leading global exchanges, it marks an important presence in the American market.
Market analysts believe that trading pairs like PI/USDS can assist in price discovery, even if initial volumes remain limited. The broader scenario presents a blend of gradual advancements and ongoing uncertainties.
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
